The sound of engines running over our heads, one louder than the other, was blasting into our eardrums. They were close now. Some passed so close to the rooftops you might even be able to touch them if you raised your hands while standing up there. It was cold outside, and it was cold inside. … Continue reading →

Bus number 181 was chillier than expected. Usually at this time of year these stretched out vehicles are hotter than a sauna in the desert. But today the bus was quite empty so that would explain a lot. No out-of-control kids running around spilling ice cream and biting people’s legs, and no teenagers hanging out … Continue reading →

I was walking up the stairs as I always do. Nothing different, nothing special. The steps are almost exactly as big as my feet, but just a few millimetres too short. On the fourth step there’s a mark I always put my right foot on. Sometimes I start my walk up with that right foot … Continue reading →

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has warned British medical staff about increasing numbers of flu related secondary infections that “may carry a high mortality”. In a letter sent on January 10th – midst the hectic flu season – the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally C. Davies, informs UK GPs and medical organs how to … Continue reading →

They started off in a ferocious manner, taking on the Star Wars of the Premier League as if it was just another stride down the street. A goal difference of 21-1 after five games told a story everyone thought they had already heard – Chelsea are the winners of the 2010-11 Premiership. Eight games further … Continue reading →

(From November 2010) 27 million. That’s how many reasons there are for Arsenal FC to give Arsene Wenger the boot. 27 million. That’s the number of Gunner fans all over the world who year after year have to live without a chance of winning a title bigger than the Carling Cup. 27 million. That’s as … Continue reading →